Joinery General Manager

Linsco Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a General Manager based in Derbyshire. You will oversee commercial management, operational oversight, and lead a team of 50 employees. The ideal candidate has proven experience in the bespoke joinery sector and strong commercial acumen. A competitive salary of £70,000 plus a performance bonus, car allowance, and benefits are on offer. This role offers significant progression potential.

Benefits

Performance Bonus up to 20%

Car Allowance or Company Car

3% Pension Contribution

20 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Potential path to Group role including equity

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in a mid-sized bespoke joinery (£3-12m T/O).
• Strong commercial acumen: pricing, client management, and margin control.
• Experience implementing or improving systems (e.g. CRM, pricing software).

Responsibilities

• Own quoting, pricing, surveys, and design coordination.
• Manage tenders, key customer relationships, and contracts.
• Drive margin growth, pipeline development, and market visibility.

Skills

Commercial experience

Commercial acumen

Hands-on leadership

Effective team building

Systems improvement

Job description

Overview

Joinery General Manager – Location: Derbyshire (site-based, with travel as required). Reports to: Group Managing Director / Owner. Type: Full-time, Permanent. Salary: £70,000 + Performance Bonus + Car + Benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a pivotal part of an ambitious and growing group of specialist construction businesses, with career progression and equity for the right person.

About The Company

The Company is a respected and growing bespoke joinery manufacturer based in Derbyshire. With a strong reputation in bespoke joinery, fire doors and heritage restoration, it serves a mix of contractors, architects, and private clients across the Midlands and beyond.

The company are at a pivotal stage of growth and are looking for a commercially driven General Manager to help lead the business into its next phase.

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on and commercially astute General Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, with a particular focus on commercial performance - including pricing, quoting, tendering, surveying, and key client management.

The General Manager will oversee a team of 50 employees and work closely with the Group Managing Director, Group Finance Director and company management team to deliver profitable growth, improve processes, and shape cultural excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Management: Own quoting, pricing, surveys, and design coordination
• Commercial Management: Manage tenders, key customer relationships, and contracts
• Commercial Management: Drive margin growth, pipeline development, and market visibility
• Operational Oversight: Oversee planning, scheduling, and delivery across production and install
• Operational Oversight: Support a culture of quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Operational Oversight: Ensure seamless handovers between sales, manufacturing & installations
• Leadership & Strategy: Lead and develop a team of ~50 across workshop, office, and site
• Leadership & Strategy: Own P&L performance and drive strategic initiatives
• Leadership & Strategy: Embed a culture of accountability, pride, and problem-solving

What You'll Need

• Proven commercial experience in a mid-sized bespoke joinery (£3-12m T/O)
• Strong commercial acumen: pricing, client management, and margin control
• Hands-on leadership style with a track record of building effective teams
• Experience implementing or improving systems (e.g. CRM, pricing software)
• A detail orientated and organised approach to work and management

You'll Be

• Commercially astute, with a drive to improve margins and grow the business
• Hands-on and pragmatic, willing to roll your sleeves up
• Clear communicator and relationship builder
• Calm under pressure and solutions-focused
• Structured thinker with an eye for detail

Package

• Salary: £70,000
• Performance Bonus: up to 20% of salary, linked to profit
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Pension: 3% company contribution
• Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays
• Progression: Potential path to Group role, including equity

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for the right candidate with hugely exciting potential. If you feel you would be a good fit for the role then please apply with an updated CV or contact Rich at Linsco for further information.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.